- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- K. Rani
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Dharma Devatha
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the 1952 film 'Dharma Devatha' is a classical romantic expression of deep yearning and passionate devotion. The protagonist calls upon her lover, addressing him as the ruler of her desires and the source of all happiness in her life. She describes her state of love-sickness, noting that even the sweet blossom of spring wilts in agony awaiting his arrival.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Aasai kadal meethae sallaabamaai”
Desire is poetically conceptualized as an ocean ('Aasai kadal') over which the lovers float joyfully.
Initial Alliteration (Monai)
“Kani idhazh melae kaanum inbam”
The repetition of the initial consonant 'Ka' sound in 'Kani' and 'kaanum' enhances the rhythmic musicality.
Mythological Allusion
“Malar ampaalae maaran thaane”
Refers to Maaran (Kamadeva/Manmatha, the Hindu deity of love), known for using flower-tipped arrows to evoke romantic desire.
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Trivia
'Dharma Devatha' (1952) was a notable bilingual film shot in Tamil and Telugu, directed by H. M. Reddy. The music was composed by the genius composer C. R. Subburaman, who sadly passed away at a young age shortly around the time of the film's release.
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